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YORK, Maine — Effective on or about March 4, the town of York will restrict any vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding 23,000 pounds gross vehicle weight from using any town-maintained highway, according to a released statement from the Department of Public Works. The rule does not apply when the road is solidly f...

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Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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YORK, Maine — Effective on or about March 4, the town of York will restrict any vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding 23,000 pounds gross vehicle weight from using any town-maintained highway, according to a released statement from the Department of Public Works. The rule does not apply when the road is solidly frozen or to any vehicle engaged in highway maintenance. The closing is effective, depending on conditions, until further notice.

Anyone interested in knowing the status of a road or who is preparing to haul loads into York should call DPW Director Dean Lessard at (207) 363-1011 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at least one day in advance of any trucking.

YORK, Maine — York Town Republicans will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the York Harbor Inn.

The group will welcome the new head of the Maine Republican Party, Rich Cebra, and is looking forward to hearing about his vision for the future. After Cebra speaks, he will take questions. For information, call or leave a message for Jackie at (207) 363-6220.

KITTERY, Maine — This prom season on Saturday, March 9, the Fair Tide Thrift Store will host its third annual Prom Dress Revival.

Last year, the event raised $750 through sales of gently used, donated prom gowns on both the day of the event and the month afterward. Normally priced at $250 or more, gowns sold at the Fair Tide Thrift Store, at 15 State Road, generally average less than $50 each.

"It is heartwarming to see people donate to help a young person out who may not be able to afford the dress of her dreams," said Fair Tide's Barbara McGaughey, who noted the store sometimes receive donated cocktail dresses. "In past years, we have also seen high school girls or women who are attending an upscale event decide to stop in and peruse our large collection."

McGaughey said they are also working with local businesses to offer raffles and prizes for girls who attend the event.

As in prior years, dresses not sold will be given to the Cinderella Project, a nationwide initiative that provides prom dresses to girls in need who would otherwise not be able to afford one.

"Last year, we were able to donate 35 dresses to the Cinderella Project," McGaughey said.

All proceeds from the Prom Dress Revival will benefit Fair Tide's Transitional Housing program. Fair Tide is a prevention program that combines safe, affordable housing with comprehensive supportive services to keep people safe as they gain the necessary skills to obtain and maintain permanent housing.

The third annual Fair Tide Thrift Store Prom Dress Revival will take place at the Thrift Store between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Businesses interested in making a donation may call McGaughey at (207) 439-2427. Donations of gently used prom dresses will be accepted during business hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, through March 8.